I got the best dog in my life to date from a kill shelter. She would have gotten the needle because she 'looks vicious'. The only reason she's alive is a rescue person put her in the section where they give them more time.

They pick animals that are highly adoptable, but aren't catching anyone's eye for some reason to give more time to (6 weeks, I think, in my dog's case)

The dog is anything but vicious, but she does look and sound it, which is good for my safety